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Linux Kernel "atalk_sum_skb()" AppleTalk Denial of Service
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA24793
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Release Date:
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2007-04-10
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Last Update:
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2007-04-12
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Popularity:
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8,259 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Linux Kernel 2.6.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in the Linux Kernel, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the "atalk_sum_skb()" function when creating the checksum of an AppleTalk frame that is shorter than specified in the header. This can be exploited to trigger a "BUG_ON" condition by sending a specially crafted AppleTalk frame to a vulnerable system.
Successful exploitation requires that the AppleTalk kernel module is loaded.
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